The HID FARGO DTC1500 Duplex ID Card Printer is a high-performance dual-sided direct-to-card printer engineered for organizations that require secure, reliable, and professional-quality credential issuance. Designed for businesses, schools, universities, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and membership organizations, the DTC1500 Duplex combines fast print speeds, advanced security technologies, and flexible upgrade capabilities in a compact desktop platform.
Using dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology, the printer produces vibrant, edge-to-edge credentials at up to 300 x 600 dpi resolution with sharp text, detailed graphics, and excellent photo reproduction. Dual-sided printing allows organizations to maximize card space by adding additional information such as barcodes, schedules, terms and conditions, branding, or security elements to the back of the credential without compromising front-side design quality.
The DTC1500 was designed specifically for organizations that require stronger credential security while maintaining ease of use and affordability. Advanced security features include custom watermark overlay support, resin scramble data protection, AES-256 encrypted network communication, and password-protected printer operation. These capabilities help organizations protect sensitive cardholder information while reducing the risk of unauthorized card duplication or tampering.
The printer features HID Global’s SmartScreen graphical display for simplified setup, maintenance, and day-to-day operation. Its compact desktop footprint makes it ideal for office environments, front desk issuance stations, and administrative workspaces while still supporting scalable credential programs and distributed deployment environments.
Built for flexibility, the DTC1500 Duplex supports a wide range of card technologies and modular upgrade options for organizations with evolving access control and credentialing requirements. Optional Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity help support networked and cloud-connected issuance workflows.
Printer Options & Configuration Details
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Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, prox card encoding, and dual-interface smart card support are available depending on the selected configuration.
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Lamination: Inline lamination is not supported directly on the DTC1500 platform.
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Modularity & Upgrade Path: Factory-configured duplex printing with support for modular encoding upgrades and optional network connectivity enhancements.
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Connectivity & System Integration: USB and Ethernet connectivity are available depending on configuration, with optional Wi-Fi support for flexible deployment environments.
The HID FARGO DTC1500 Duplex is an ideal solution for organizations requiring dependable dual-sided credential printing with advanced security protections, flexible encoding support, and scalable functionality for growing ID and access control programs.
Also available under manufacturer part numbers: 51405, 51406, 51410, 51411, 51444, 51445, 51446, 78009, 78010, 78016, 78017, 78028, 78029
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